polite, especially in a way that shows respect:
a courteous young man * The hotel staff are friendly and courteous.
OPPDISCOURTEOUS
courteously adverb:
'I don't think we have met,' said the chairman courteously.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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